ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown has been named one of the top places people should consider when it's time to retire.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Allentown ranks ninth across the country in the category of “Best Places to Retire” in 2022-23 along with four other Pennsylvania metropolitan areas in the top 10, including Lancaster (1), Harrisburg (2), York (5) and Reading (10).
- U.S. News & World Report has named Allentown the ninth out of the 10 best places to retire in the U.S. for 2022-23
- Five of the 10 best cities are in Pennsylvania which is a nod to the reasonable cost of housing across the country
- Convenient location and diverse lifestyles also contribute to the area's appeal
The assessment includes the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates, health care quality and more.
Out of the four main criteria, Pennsylvania scores well on housing costs.
"The drastic shift in the housing market, high inflation and concerns of a pending recession have retirees weighing housing affordability more heavily when considering where to retire."Emily Brandon, U.S. News senior editor for retirement
"The drastic shift in the housing market, high inflation and concerns of a pending recession have retirees weighing housing affordability more heavily when considering where to retire," said Emily Brandon, U.S. News senior editor for retirement in a news release.
Allentown’s median home price now is $332,690, with the median monthly rent being $1,090, the article said.
“Several districts constitute Allentown proper, each with a unique identity and flair,” it continued.
The area's rich historical and industrial background, the surrounding mountains, and neighborhoods full of restaurants, theater, art, outdoor activities and sports all contribute to the high quality of life here.
Allentown offers a variety of lifestyles and its proximity to both Philadelphia and New York gives residents access to additional experiences and options to explore.
The article also credits the city for its reuse of manufacturing facilities and other industrial cites as a big reason for its resurgence in popularity.
Out of the 150 evaluated places, Allentown is also relatively safe to live in, as well, ranking at No. 23.
U.S. News' top 10 places to retire in 2022-23 include:
- Lancaster, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Pensacola, FL
- Tampa, FL
- York, PA
- Naples, FL
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Allentown, PA
- Reading, PA
For more details, visit U.S. News and World Report.
